Position and place of work:Sales Manager for Farrell Heyworth, based at their office in Old Swan, Liverpool.

How long have you been an estate agent?Eight years.

Can you remember the first house you sold? Where was it and how much for? The first house I sold was in Liverpool 14. It was a semi-detached and it sold for £85,000.

What is the most expensive house you have helped to sell? That was a property in Sandfield Park, Alder Road, Liverpool and it sold for £250,000.

Have you ever sold a house for or to a celebrity? No, I haven’t.

Where in the world would your dream house be and what would it look like? Well, the location would be Patterdale in the South Lakes. It would have to be a lovely cottages, set in one acre of land. I would love to live the good life and have peace and quiet.

What is the most important thing someone selling a house should remember? Well, of course, you should always use a good agent with good local knowledge.

You should de-clutter prior to the house going on the market and remember, kerb appeal is very important. You should also be flexible on price

What is the most important thing someone buying a house should remember? Location and good sound mortgage advice.

Concentrate on your need, not what you would like – buyers often mix these two up. But the biggest reward in doing this job is seeing the face on a first time buyer as you pass their keys over to their new home.